Yes, because I can comfortably
research it by myself and without
too much support from others.
Time
How much time have you planned to
dedicate to your EPQ?
I have dedicated a lot of time to this as I am genuinely interested in
finding out more about this and I am intending on devoting a lot of time
over summer to ensure I have researched my topic as much as possible.
Achievability
Consider the scope of your topic.
It is broad enough to have enough information to write about but I
have the flexibility to cut or decrease the importance of certain
factors if there is too much information!
Personal interests
I am genuinely interested and I am
willing to devote a lot of time to this!
Help available
How much help do you
need with finding out
about the topic?
I don't need that much help because there are
lots of sources online with information due to it
being quite a controversial and lots of differing
opinions, with many factors to consider.
Your motivation
Consider why you are doing your EPQ.
I am doing an EPQ as I have never been given the opportunity to
freely research a topic I am interested in and I might as well gain a
qualification out of it. It is going to be good practice for University as
well.
Ease of finding
information
I am able to find information regarding my topic on
forums, MOOCS, videos, online documentaries and
blogs.
Current coursework
Remember your EPQ cannot repeat work you
have done in your A-Level or other coursework.
At the moment, I am studying A-Level Biology, however,
we only really learn about the scientific knowledge about
vaccinations and we touch on the ethics of them. We don't
learn about the economic impact, the history and the
opposition faced against them.
Ethics
Is your project ‘ethical’?
It is ethical in terms of it does involve
people's opinions, however I will make sure
if people don't want me referencing or
publishing their views, I won't. In terms of
vaccinations themselves, it is debatable the
ethics behind them and this is something I
am intending on researching further.
Current knowledge
I have a basic understanding of the scientific knowledge
surrounding vaccinations from A-Level and I studied History
at GCSE so I am familiar with the history of vaccinations
during the 19th and 20th century.